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Gough Island Moorhen

Gallinula comeri

Vulnerable
翼開長
28.4 cm
体重
517.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes
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について

Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) is a small 28–30 cm flightless moorhen endemic to Gough Island in the South Atlantic. Dark brown with reduced wings, greenish-yellow frontal shield, and reddish-tipped bill. Inhabits wet heath and tussock grassland.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 28.4 cm 11.2 in
体重 517.5 g 18.25 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.

一腹卵数

2-5

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
Gallinula comeri

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よくある質問

Is the Gough Island Moorhen endangered?
The Gough Island Moorhen has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Gough Island Moorhen nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 21 days.
How big is the Gough Island Moorhen?
The Gough Island Moorhen has a wingspan of 28.4 cm, weight of 517.5 g.
What order and family does the Gough Island Moorhen belong to?
The Gough Island Moorhen (Gallinula comeri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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